IT Vendor and License Manager

 Req ID 63861 Debrecen, Hungary
     

ZF Chassis Modules – Join our unique growth story!
Join our dynamic growth journey with ZF Chassis Modules, a global leader in assembly and logistics services for the automotive industry. With 30 years of excellence and 25 locations worldwide, our 3,500-strong team supports premium and volume car manufacturers globally.
In 2023, our revenue exceeded €4 billion, solidifying our position as the top full-service supplier for chassis systems. We excel in project management, greenfield industrialization, operations, supply chain management, and supplier development within a Just in Time/Just in Sequence environment.
Accelerating our expansion, we've partnered with Foxconn, a strong investor and global leader in technology solutions. This partnership, coupled with the surging trend of outsourcing and our drive to explore further opportunities in the automotive and mobility sectors, positions us for substantial growth in the years ahead.
Are you ready to seize new horizons and elevate your career in the technology and automotive sector? ZF Chassis Modules is your perfect choice!
 

What you can look forward to as IT Vendor and License Management Specialist:

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with IT vendors and suppliers, negotiating vendor contracts, terms, and pricing to secure favorable agreements including performance reviews and issue resolution.
• Identify, evaluate, and select IT vendors based on the organization's requirements and objectives.
• Negotiate contracts, service level agreements, and pricing terms to secure favorable vendor agreements.
• Monitors and manages software licenses to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions, as well as renewals, end-of-life and overall usage. 
• Work to ensure the best possible value from vendor relationships.
• Develops and implements a procurement strategy to acquire necessary IT assets and software licenses.
• Implements software asset management best practices.
• Monitor software usage to optimize license allocation and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with software licensing agreements and recommend adjustments as needed including report of license usage and supports in audits
• Maintains comprehensive records of vendor contracts, software licenses, procurement activities and cost savings.
• Collaborate with IT teams, department heads, and management to understand technology needs and requirements.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure that vendor and license management strategies align with organizational goals.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with vendor relationships and software licensing, including data security and compliance risks.

Your profile as IT Vendor and License Management Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Excellent Verbal and written English communication and presentation skills.
• Min. 5 years proven experience in IT vendor management and software license management
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Familiarity with software asset management tools
• Knowledge of industry best practices for IT procurement and vendor management
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Detail-oriented and organized with an ability to manage multiple tasks.

Why you should choose ZF in Hungary?

• Stable company background and long-term working possibility
• Full of challenges and high-level professional activities at a German company
• Participation in international projects 
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus 
• Cafeteria with optional elements
• Hybrid working opportunities  

Be part of our ZF team as IT Vendor and License Manager and apply now!

Contact

Melinda Cooper